John Faso on Tax Reform

Flatten and simplify the tax code

The American Dream is in crisis. The key to more jobs and higher incomes is robust economic growth. The US economy is barely growing above 1% which too many in Washington have embraced that as the new normal. To really restore hope and create
opportunities, we need to see sustainable economic growth in the 3-4% range. Washington needs to know that their new normal is unacceptable to our families and workers here. Common-sense reforms include simplifying the tax code:

Lower tax rates
to simplify the system and ease the burden on hardworking Americans and small businesses.

Flatten the tax code and close loopholes (with exceptions for deductions for mortgage interest, state and local taxes, and employer-funded healthcare).

Ensure any effort to reform the broken tax system and close tax loopholes doesn't raise tax rates on hardworking Americans. I will oppose any plan that includes net tax increases disguised as tax reform.

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Increase Federal Income Taxes or Income Tax Rates'
The Christian Coalition notes, "You can help make sure that voters have the facts BEFORE they cast their votes. We have surveyed candidates in the most competitive congressional races on the issues that are important to conservatives."

The Project Vote Smart Voter Guide inferred how candidates would respond to the question, 'Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?'
Project Vote Smart notes, "in response to the increasing unwillingness of candidates to answer issue questions, Project Vote Smart has researched Congressional candidates' public records to determine candidates' likely responses on certain key issues. These issue positions, from the year 2016, are provided [for candidates who] refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their parties and advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."

The Project Vote Smart Voter Guide inferred how candidates would respond to the question, 'Economy: Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?'
Project Vote Smart notes, "in response to the increasing unwillingness of candidates to answer issue questions, Project Vote Smart has researched Congressional candidates' public records to determine candidates' likely responses on certain key issues. These issue positions, from the year 2016, are provided [for candidates who] refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their parties and advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."